A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Ocean Acres, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ocean Acres. Other nearby bases include Toms River (17), Forked River (4), and Beachwood (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Solid Appliance Repair Barnegat, around 1.9 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 3.5, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Ocean Acres list: FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (7.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Appliance Repair and Air Duct Cleaning (4.2 miles away, based in Barnegat, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (20.0 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Ocean Acres
Before replacing a dryer in Ocean Acres, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Ocean Acres, NJ
Most dryer calls in Ocean Acres come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ocean Acres
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ocean Acres, NJ
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Ocean Acres
Dryer Repair Near Ocean Acres
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Ocean Acres technician a trip for parts.